Q1: Different Tissue Types and Cell Modification Flashcards
The different types of cells in the body are
organized into ________ to carry out specific
functions.
tissues
Four types of tissues based on the type of cell that composed them.
- Epithelial
- Connective
- Nervous
- Muscular
Enumerate the levels of organization
Cell > Tissue > Organ > Organ System > Organism
This type of tissue is commonly seen outside the body as coverings or as linings of organs and cavities.
Epithelial Tissues
It is characterized by closely-joined cells with tight junctions. Being tightly packed, tight junctions serve as barriers for pathogens, mechanical injuries, and fluid loss.
Epithelial Tissues
The functions of the epithelia include:
- Protection
- Absorption
- Secretion
- Sensation
Classification of epithelial tissues based on the shape.
- Squamous epithelium
- Cuboidal epithelium
- Columnar epithelium
- Transitional Epithelium
Classification of epithelial tissues based on the number of layer.
- Simple epithelium
- Stratified epithelium
- Pseudo stratified columnar
It has cells that are wider than their height (flat and scalelike). Function for exchange of material through diffusion.
Squamous epithelium
It has cells whose height and width are approximately the same (cube-shaped). This is intended for secretion.
Cuboidal epithelium
It has cells taller than they are wide (column-shaped).
Columnar epithelium
It has cells that can change from squamous to cuboidal, depending on the amount of tension on the epithelium.
Transitional epithelium
Epithelium having only one cell thick (unilayered).
Simple Epithelium
epithelium having two or more cells in thickness or multi-layered.
Stratified Epithelium
Single layer of cells; may just look stacked because of varying height; for lining of respiratory tract; usually lined with cilia.
Pseudo stratified columnar
Include a large group of different tissues characterized by having dispersed cells and large extracellular space.
Connective Tissues
A large extracellular space that may be solid (as in bone), soft (as in loose connective tissue), or liquid (as in blood).
Extracellular Matrix
It functions mainly for binding and support of other tissues.
Connective Tissue
Classifications of Connective Tissues
- Connective tissue proper
- Supportive connective tissue
- Fluid connective tissues
Group of connective tissues that includes loose and dense connective tissues, reticular connective tissues, elastic connective tissues, and adipose tissues.
Connective tissue proper
Group of connective tissues that includes cartilage and bones.
Supportive connective tissue
The most widespread connective tissue in the vertebrate body which binds epithelia to underlying tissues and holds organs in place.
Loose connective tissues